The Bicycle Thief

*The Bicycle Thief* is an Italian film from 1948 that explores themes of dignity, desperation, and social hardship. It follows a poor man in post-war Rome who gets a job that requires a bicycle. When his bicycle is stolen, he and his son search the city to retrieve it, facing increasing frustration and moral dilemmas. The film highlights the struggles of ordinary people trying to survive and the barriers they face, offering a poignant commentary on poverty and the human condition in a realistic, humanistic style.